# The dipping recurs on a long orbital period.

> Disputed: The dipping recurs on a long orbital period.

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# The dipping recurs on a long orbital period.

The dipping recurs on a long orbital period.

**Disputed** Answers **1** questionPublished0

## Where it stands

**Disputed** None pieces of evidence for, one against. It needs two reviews to be accepted.

## What it predicts

- Dimming at predicted dates.

## What would rule it out

- No dimming at a predicted return with the star observed.

## Evidence none for · 1 against

[The deepest dip timings are consistent with random.](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/tabbys-star/evidence/EVD0D8E7K5T2W9M/the-deepest-dip-timings-are-consistent-with-random)

Suggestive

AGAINST

## The questions it answers

[Has the dipping stopped, or does it come in episodes?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/tabbys-star/questions/QST0D8E77ET2CAQ/has-the-dipping-stopped-or-does-it-come-in-episodes)

Part of [What blocks the light during the deep, irregular dips?](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/tabbys-star/questions/QST0D8E76FJ6B8S/what-blocks-the-light-during-the-deep-irregular-dips)

Most likelyDipping comes in episodes separated by years of quiet, with no strict period

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